NorthPoint Christian Academy is on a six-game streak of home wins, while Lee Park Prep is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The NorthPoint Christian Academy NightHawks will take on the Lee Park Prep Knights at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The pair are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
NorthPoint Christian Academy is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Friday, just like they did against Liberty Preparatory Christian (and have done all season long). Everything went NorthPoint Christian Academy's way against Liberty Preparatory Christian on Thursday as NorthPoint Christian Academy made off with a 9-3 victory.
Micah Enriquez was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Enriquez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Enriquez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, NorthPoint Christian Academy got a big performance out of Andrew Badolato, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Powell Maslin, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Lee Park Prep never let their opponents score on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 7-0 margin over Walnut Grove Christian.
Like NorthPoint Christian Academy, Lee Park Prep also got a great game from a two-way player: Brody Adams. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. Adams was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Adams wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Isaac Watkins, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Justus Stikeleather was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
NorthPoint Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Lee Park Prep, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-8 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. NorthPoint Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Lee Park Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.5. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
NorthPoint Christian Academy took their victory against Lee Park Prep in their previous matchup on Monday by a conclusive 20-0. Does NorthPoint Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lee Park Prep turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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